- F.3d is the abbreviation for the Federal Reporter, third series, which is the reporter containing this opinion. - 193 is the page in the reporter where this opinion begins. - 2d Cir. is the designation for the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
Most people can see the faint bluish line of their radial artery; place your fingertips here. Count the beats for 1 minute. Or, if you have a short attention span, count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2. During your workout, take your pulse about every 15 minutes and be sure to concentrate. You may want to slow down or even stop while you take your pulse.
Why It Is Done. Your pulse is checked to: 1  See how well the heart is working. 2  In an emergency situation, your pulse rate can help find out if the heart is pumping enough blood. 3  Help find the cause of symptoms, such as an irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations), dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.hy It Is Done. Your pulse is checked to: 1  See how well the heart is working. 2  In an emergency situation, your pulse rate can help find out if the heart is pumping enough blood. 3  Help find the cause of symptoms, such as an irregular or rapid heartbeat (palpitations), dizziness, fainting, chest pain, or shortness of breath.